Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 46% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 47% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 22 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.36 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 5.35 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 4.05 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 4.29 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.16 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.48 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 2.56 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (CHF 1.14) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 47% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (CHF 938) | CHF 1,743 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €683 (CHF 660) | CHF 1,498 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (CHF 175) | CHF 175 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €632 (CHF 611) | CHF 1,330 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €395 (CHF 381) | CHF 1,033 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (CHF 109) | CHF 106 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (CHF 419) | CHF 421 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (CHF 123) | CHF 109 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.21 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €103 (CHF 100) | CHF 103 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 34) | CHF 50 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (CHF 105) | CHF 101 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 106) | CHF 117 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 58% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 (CHF 19,604) | CHF 27,795 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.61 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (CHF 42) | CHF 137 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 45 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Varese | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (CHF 69) | CHF 64 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 4.16 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 4.17 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 3.05 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (CHF 2.71) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 19) | CHF 30 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Varese | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (CHF 44) | CHF 69 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (CHF 68) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (CHF 80) | CHF 97 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 4.24 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 5.90 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (CHF 528) | CHF 400 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (CHF 46) | CHF 100 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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